Method and system for gathering and disseminating quality performance and audit activity data in an extended enterprise environment

An exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to a computer-based method and system for gathering and disseminating quality performance and audit activity data across an extended enterprise. The system includes a manufacturing enterprise system comprising a host system operating a web server, an applications server, and a database manager; a data storage device in communication with the host system, and at least one terminal for accessing the host system. The manufacturing enterprise system runs on a network that is coupled to the Internet and is accessible to a supplier enterprise system identified with proper permissions. The applications server executes a set of programs for managing the manufacturing enterprise system, including the quality information network of the present invention. Audit scheduling information, reference inquiries, and reporting data are inputted into the manufacturing enterprise system via the quality information network tool where analysis, editing, and other functions are performed on the inputs.